Nathan

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Broke into the top 50 names in 1975. In the Old Testament, Nathan was God's prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. Also the name of the son of King David. American Revolutionary War hero, Nathan Hale, is a historical namesake.

Popularity: Ranked #27 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
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Alternative Spellings: Nathen +; Nathon +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Nat +; Nate +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Nathans: Nathan Lane (actor); Nathan December (guitarist); Nathan Fillion (Canadian actor); + Add a Famous Nathan
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: Top 50 Boy Names of 2005; Top 50 Boy Names of 2009; Hebrew Baby Names